“Learn how to cook tender and delicious chitterlings with this easy Southern-style recipe. Perfect for soul food lovers!”

Ingredients:

  • 10 pounds of cleaned chitterlings (pork intestines)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

  1. Clean the chitterlings: If you haven’t already, thoroughly clean the chitterlings. Rinse them in cold water and make sure to remove any unwanted parts.

Boil them up: In a large pot, add the cleaned chitterlings, chopped onion, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover with water.

Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3-4 hours until the chitterlings are tender. You may need to add more water as they cook.

Serve: Drain and cut the chitterlings into bite-sized pieces. Serve hot with your favorite sides and hot sauce for some extra flavor.